Membership
Congratulations on coming in contact with EO and beginning the process of learning more about the organization. EO is the premier peer to peer entrepreneurial group and a collection of the best business minds in Chicago and on an International level. You will soon learn more about the organization and its benefits, but I wanted to write to introduce myself and explain the application process.
I’ve been a member of EO for 6 years, and because of my enthusiasm and belief in EO, I volunteer to sit on the Chicago EO board of directors as the Membership Chair. Part of my responsibility in my role is to be your contact throughout the application process if you have any questions. In the information below you will find my contact information, you should feel free to contact me at any point if questions arise. Also, you will find the names of other people involved with EO that you will likely come in contact with throughout the application process.
Sincerely,
Mark Sigel
EO Chicago Membership Chair
Contact the Chair
Questions about joining EO Chicago? Contact our membership chair:
Mark Sigel
or contact
Samantha Borland
EO Chicago Chapter Administrator
847.235.5150
EO Chicago Eligibility Requirements
Membership Criteria
EO Chicago Benefits One Page Form
Dues are charged quarterly based on time of joining
To apply please go to www.eonetwork.org and click on the applicaiton Click Here
Acclerator Program www.accelerator.eonetwork.org
Chicago startup Entrepreneurs
get fast track to drive to $1,000,000 in revenue
Chicago 23 April 2007 – The Chicago metro area has been selected as a launch site for an international program aimed at helping early-stage entrepreneurs drive their businesses to the $1 million annual sales level with the goal of creating jobs and economic growth in their communities.
This initiative, called Accelerator, is being developed and presented by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) – the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs – through EO’s Chicago chapter. The program will equip Chicago entrepreneurs with the tools, connections and support to drive their companies to the next level.
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization is a not-for-profit organization with more than 6500 members worldwide, with the average member posting annual revenues of $13.8 million and averaging 38 years of age.
Partnering with EO on the Accelerator Program is Mercedes-Benz Financial which recognizes the importance of entrepreneurship to the overall economy.
“This partnership is a natural for Mercedes-Benz Financial,” said Jürgen Rochert – Vice President, Mercedes-Benz Financial. “Working with an organization dedicated to strengthening local economies on a worldwide basis by helping entrepreneurs improve their operations is a perfect fit for our core value of financial and social responsibility.”
“When Accelerator is launched here on June 27, Chicago will be one of the first cities in the world to participate in this exciting new program for start-up businesses,” said Robinson. “We are look forward to mentoring these entrepreneurs at a crucial stage in their business development and providing them with the tools, connections and support to accelerate their growth and increase their contributions to our local community and economy. Our success in Chicago will serve as the blueprint for a global rollout.”
The EO Accelerator Program will deliver quarterly one-day learning sessions, presented by an EO-certified facilitator, to a class of up to 30 local entrepreneurs. In addition there will be opportunities for participants to engage with the local EO Chapter members. Annual tuition is $1,000.
The process of choosing participants is selective. To qualify for acceptance in the Chicago Accelerator program, entrepreneurs must meet the following criteria: own and run their business, be age 36 or younger, and have annual revenues of at least $250,000 (and less than $1 million). Expansion and revenue growth to $1 million and beyond must be key elements of the business plan.
Michael Krasman
Chicago Accelerator Chair